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SUMMARY:ORCID Workshop for Researchers
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ORCID US Community Events\n11am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, More information and registration\n\nUpdate your ORCID Record to Save Time and Get Credit in Funding Applications\, Publications\, and Research Reporting \nGetting and using your free ORCID iD and ORCID record can help you save time and get credit for your work in funding\, publishing\, and research reporting workflows. Funding organizations\, publishers\, and research institutions are increasingly requiring or asking for ORCID iDs from researchers\, so this workshop will help you make sure you are ahead of the game. \nIn this workshop\, we will cover:\n● An overview of the benefits of ORCID for researchers\n● How ORCID can help you save time throughout the research landscape\n● Tips and tricks for keeping your ORCID record up-to-date \nNo prior experience with ORCID necessary. The session recording will be sent to all who register. See you there! \nSpeaker Information:  \n \nThis session will be led by Paolo P. Gujilde\, ORCID Community Specialist at LYRASIS. Paolo started his work in academic libraries in research services and transitioned into collection strategies and scholarly communications. He is actively involved in professional organizations especially serving and advocating for equity\, diversity\, and inclusion in library services. \nLearn more about Paolo: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9758-5740
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/orcid-workshop-for-researchers/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:The 2022 State of the Valley Conference: Silicon Valley’s Annual Town Hall Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Joint Venture Silicon Valley\n9am-Noon\, Hybrid event taking place at Stanford University\, McCaw Hall\, Arrillaga Alumni Center and simultaneously broadcast via Brandlive\, $35\, Registration required\n\nWhat is the State of the Valley Conference?\nState of the Valley is an old-fashioned “town hall” meeting\, a tradition at least as old as our nation’s founding\, when concerned citizens met on the village green to mobilize for the challenges ahead. In that same spirit\, Joint Venture’s town meeting convenes the entire region—concerned citizens and stakeholders\, thought leaders and opinion makers\, journalists\, students and academics\, our elected representatives and their professional staff\, business leaders\, labor and workforce leaders\, venture capitalists and others—for dialogue and discussion about the Valley’s challenges and opportunities. \nTo inform the discussion our principal tool is the Silicon Valley Index\, a nationally-recognized publication that has been telling the Silicon Valley story since 1995. The indicators measure the strength of our economy and the health of our community\, highlighting challenges and providing a data-rich foundation for decision making. \nHow will State of the Valley work during the Pandemic?\nAs the pandemic stretches on\, State of the Valley has adapted to be a hybrid event: \n\nThe conference will take place live and in person at Stanford University for an audience capped at 300 people (masked\, providing proof of vaccination). Those people will be seated at sponsored tables\, and your organization can sponsor one of the few remaining tables by contacting the Joint Venture office. It goes without saying that the in-person gathering will conform to the official guidelines issued by the public health officers of San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. It will be canceled—even at the last minute—if the breakthrough variants flare up and health officials ratchet the standards upward.\nThe event will be simultaneously broadcast to a sizable audience in the Bay Area and beyond\, via Brandlive. Registration ($35) is simple with a credit card. Registered participants will receive access to 100 percent of the proceedings\, the ability to chat and post comments\, and a downloadable PDF version of the 2022 Silicon Valley Index. A few days before the conference online attendees will receive an email with all the details on how to access the virtual event.\n\n  \nLead Sponsor:  \nThe 2022 State of the Valley conference is made possible by generous support from Facebook as the lead sponsor\, with additional support from Accenture\, Stanford Children’s Health\, and Bank of America\, and these other sponsors. \nStanford University is co-presenting the 2022 State of the Valley as an Office of Community Engagement Regional Forum\, periodic events that showcase regional collaboration on timely topics and advance Stanford’s mission.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/the-2022-state-of-the-valley-conference-silicon-valleys-annual-town-hall-meeting/
LOCATION:Hybrid event – Michael’s at Shoreline\, 2960 N. Shoreline Blvd.\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220216T190000
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SUMMARY:10 Tips for Creating Abstracts with Substance and Style
DESCRIPTION:Osvaldo Oliveira Jr.\, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces and University of São Paulo\, Brazil\nModerator: Regiane Bracchi\, ACS Publications\nSponsored by ACS Webinars\n11am-Noon PT\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration Required\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn: \n\nHow to create a strong title\nHow to craft a substantive abstract\nHow to construct an impactful TOC graphic\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-produced with: ACS on Campus
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/10-tips-for-creating-abstracts-with-substance-and-style/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220216T170000
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SUMMARY:Applications of Coupled Rheology–FTIR to Polymer Analyses
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Sara Reynard\, Arkema (& President-elect of NATAS (North American Thermal Analysis Society) and Dr. Dana Garcia\, consultant (& Arkema retired)\nSponsored by the Golden Gate Polymer Forum\n5-6pm\, Online via Zoom\, Free/$5 Donation\, Registration required (Registration Deadline: Tuesday\, February 15\, 1:00 pm)\n\nAbstract\nThe advancement of coupled rheological spectroscopic techniques opens wide opportunities to study in situ structure-property-processing-performance relationships of polymers under dynamic conditions. At Arkema\, we explored the use of combined Rheo-IR in the attempt to understand the mechanisms behind phenomena such as shear instability\, preferential crystallization pathways\, structural changes under processing conditions\, and more. This presentation summarizes our initial feasibility studies on temperature-dependent structural transitions in Styrene-Butadiene Copolymers and Polymethylmethacrylate-Polylactic acid (PMMA-PLA) blends. The collection of real time IR spectra allows identification of chemical changes within the polybutadiene blocks during isothermal rheological experiments. The partial irreversibility of the chemical changes indicates a possible crosslinking of the copolymer when processed at high temperatures. In the case of PMMA-PLA blends\, the variation of the IR spectra suggests the formation of a metastable morphology formed at high temperatures\, which was difficult to detect by the rheology alone. \nIn a more recent study\, we describe the mechanisms of internal lubrication due to the addition of polymer process aids (PPAs) to polyethylene. In particular\, we will focus on commercial fluoropolymer-based polymer processing additives\, Kynar® PPAs\, used to help melt fracture during film extrusion. We show that addition of ppm levels of Kynar® PPAs into PE drastically improves the quality of extrusion. The lubrication phenomenon is due to the migration of PPA particles to the metal surface of the die\, which promotes wall slippage. Although the PPA migration mechanism at high shear rates is well understood in the industry\, very little is known about the effect of PPA on the flow behavior of the molten polymer when processed at relatively low shear rates. Our Rheo-IR findings indicate a good correlation between the transient viscosity and the evolution of the CH2 band in presence of PPA. Based on the conformational changes and the increase in PE mobility observed in the IR spectra when shearing PE with Kynar® PPA\, we suggest a new internal lubrication mechanism that involves the diffusion of PPA droplets across the polymer matrix instead of migrating to surface. This work explains why a small amount of Kynar® PPA is also beneficial for low shear rate processing such as pipe and cable extrusion. Further experiments are undergoing to investigate lubrication and migration phenomena in other commercial systems. \nSpeaker Background\nDr. Sara Reynaud joined Arkema in 2012\, where she is a Senior Research Scientist. She leads research projects on rheological behavior and mechanical properties of polymers\, and works on the implementation of new analytical methodologies. Sara is a co-author of 30+ technical publications including a highly cited review paper on boron carbide\, a book chapter on carbon nanotubes; and 3 patents. Prior to joining Arkema\, Sara was a postdoctoral associate at the Center for Ceramic Research at Rutgers University. She holds a Ph.D. degree in Material Science and Engineering from Rutgers and a combined BS/MS degree from the University of Naples in Italy. She has been actively involved with ASTM International where she is second vice-chairman of E37. Dr. Reynaud is a NATAS Fellow\, and she is currently serving as NATAS President for 2022. \nDr. Dana Garcia received her BS degree in chemistry from Stockton State University (NJ) and her Ph.D. in physical-organic chemistry from Brandeis University (MA). Dana retired in Dec. 2021 from Arkema Inc.\, where she was a Principal Scientist at the Arkema King of Prussia (Pa.) Research Center\, responsible for the vibrational spectroscopy laboratory. Prior to joining Arkema in 1987 she held industrial positions in the areas of polymer crystallization & nucleation and adhesive & composite characterization using FTIR\, thermal\, and rheological techniques. Dr. Garcia is a Fellow of the American Chemical Society and a Fellow of the American Chemical Society\, POLY Division.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/applications-of-coupled-rheology-ftir-to-polymer-analyses/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Dinner Meeting
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SUMMARY:ACS Celebrates the IUPAC Global Women's Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS and IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry)\n7am-8am PT (Panel Discussion)\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration Required\nNetworking Session 1: 8am-9am (register)\, Networking Session 2: 1pm-2pm (register)\nPlease note: The ACS California Section is hosting a Networking Session from 5pm-6pm (register)\n\nJoin the fun on February 16\, 2022\nJoin the American Chemical Society and IUPAC on February 16\, 2022\, for the Global Women’s Breakfast! The Global Breakfast is an event that happens on a single day in February of each year in conjunction with the U.N Day of Women and Girls in Science. In celebration of 2022’s central theme “Empowering Diversity in Science”\, the ACS will host a virtual panel event and networking sessions with prominent female chemists. \nThe panel discussion will be recorded live at 10:00 AM Eastern Time followed by networking sessions. A recording of this discussion will be posted on this page by 1:00 PM Eastern Time. Register for either or both networking sessions. \nBe sure to tag @IUPAC and @AmerChemSociety in your social media posts and use #GWB2022 to join the global conversation. Take a selfie with our virtual backgrounds below and invite all your friends and colleagues to join us. To see other events around the world\, visit www.iupac.org/gwb.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/acs-celebrates-the-iupac-global-womens-breakfast/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220211T183000
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SUMMARY:The Stories We Tell as Women in Chemistry
DESCRIPTION:Fanny Frausto\, PhD\, Clorox Company\nSponsored by the ACS California Section\, Women’s Chemist Committee\n10:30am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\nLearn more\n\nAbstract: At times the world can seem incredibly frightening and unfathomably exciting. Dr. Frausto will share her journey as a pre-scientist and formerly undocumented immigrant navigating the world through storytelling to get through her early education to her current chosen field of formulation chemistry and data analytics. She will share the powerful tool of storytelling\, mentorship\, and service and how they helped shape her world and got her through to today. She will give examples of hope\, experience\, and strength for those early career and mid-career scientists\, and anyone who is asking what they truly want to do today. \nSpeaker Bio: Dr. Fanny Frausto is currently a Senior Scientist in Product Development at the Clorox Company. There she works as a Product Developer and formulates cleaning products to meet the future needs of professional and healthcare spaces.\nShe is the WCC Co-Chair of the California Section of the ACS and the 2022 Chair for CalACS. She is an ACS Scholars Alumna and credits the programs offered by the ACS for her success. She earned her SB from MIT and her PhD in chemistry from Tufts University studying fluorescent doped conjugated polymer nanoparticles to detect a reactive oxygen species called singlet oxygen.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/the-stories-we-tell-as-women-in-chemistry/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Oral Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220210T033000
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SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting for Silicon Valley Section - February 2022
DESCRIPTION:Please contact Chair to attend as a guest.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-for-silicon-valley-section-february-2022/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Section Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220208T200000
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CREATED:20220208T023636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T023820Z
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SUMMARY:Zebras or Horses? How a False Sense of Security Can Lead to Lab Accidents
DESCRIPTION:Mary Beth Mulcahy\, ACS Chemical Health & Safety (Moderator: Ralph Stuart\, Keene State College)\nSponsored by ACS Webinars\n11am-Noon PT\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn: \n\nHow to recognize the multiple contributing factors that lead to a laboratory accident\nHow a laboratory accident can impact a chemist’s career\nWhat are ACS Chemical Health & Safety journal’s expectations for incident reports\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-produced with: ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety and ACS Committee on Chemical Safety
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/zebras-or-horses-how-a-false-sense-of-security-can-lead-to-lab-accidents/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220202T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220202T120000
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CREATED:20220107T231248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220107T231257Z
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SUMMARY:Yes And! Improving Science Collaboration with Lessons from Improv
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Matt Grandbois\, DuPont Electronics & Industrial\nModerator: Annabelle Lolinco\, Iowa State University\n11am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn: \n\nHow to leverage the concepts of accepting and building to foster collaboration\nWhy improving professional empathy can build win-win scenarios\nHow collaboration can improve productivity and ingenuity\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-produced with: ACS Division of Professional Relations \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/yes-and-improving-science-collaboration-with-lessons-from-improv/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220126T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220126T170000
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CREATED:20220107T225541Z
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SUMMARY:Creating Structured R&D Data for Artificial Intelligence
DESCRIPTION:Will Tashman\, Uncountable and Melissa O-Meara\, C&EN Media Group\nSponsored by C&EN Webinars\n8-9am\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nOverview: The most challenging barrier for R&D teams to make use of machine learning and artificial intelligence is not using the best technique\, but having access to clean\, structured data. Current data systems often fall short\, with inputs and outputs not connected\, ambiguity in naming\, and under-specification of results. As a result\, machine learning wins are isolated to teams working on specialized projects. \nWatch this webinar to learn the framework for a modern\, structured\, data management system. When a traditional ELN or LIMS is used\, teams often still work in spreadsheets\, making it impossible for the entire company to benefit from their learnings. A modern system will move scientists out of spreadsheets\, and create a set of data that the entire company can benefit from.\n\n\nKey Learning Objectives: \n\nHow modern data management systems differ from legacy LIMS and ELN systems\nWhy structured data\, and not proprietary algorithms\, leads to success at innovative companies making use of machine learning.\nThe prerequisites for making machine learning work across an organization\n\n\nWho Should Attend:\n\n\nR&D Executives looking to speed up their teams workflow\nTeam Leaders\nLab Managers
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/creating-structured-rd-data-for-artificial-intelligence/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:C&EN Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220125T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220125T200000
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CREATED:20220107T224449Z
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SUMMARY:Before You Press Send!  How to Avoid Email Pitfalls and Faux Pas
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Mark Jones\, Dow Chemical (retired)\nModerator: Patricia Simpson\, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign\nSponsored by ACS Webinars\n11am-Noon PT\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nWhat You Will Learn: \n\nWhy good communication and good email\, results from clearly defining your goal and shaping that goal for your audience\nHow to make emails easy to understand and hard to misinterpret\nHow many flaws of email communication make it a poor choice in some situations\n\nCo-produced with: Industry Member Programs
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/before-you-press-send-how-to-avoid-email-pitfalls-and-faux-pas/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220123T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220123T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T051529
CREATED:20220117T075024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220125T151429Z
UID:18154-1642968000-1642968000@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Newsletter: Submission Deadline for February 2022
DESCRIPTION:Submit articles by Thursday (All Authors to Grace): 1/27/2022\nReview & revise manuscripts by Sunday (Jane\, George\, Grace): 1/30/2022\nProofread and finish publication Monday-Tuesday (Lillian\, Jane\, Grace): 1/31/2022-2/1/2022\nPost & distribute to Members by Wednesday (Sogol\, Grace): 2/2/2022
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/newsletter-submission-deadline-for-february-2022/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Section Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220118T023000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220118T033000
DTSTAMP:20260425T051529
CREATED:20211205T042241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211205T042241Z
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SUMMARY:Chemical Recycling of Mechanically Robust Polyacetals Synthesized by Living Cationic Ring-Opening Polymerization
DESCRIPTION:Prof. Brooks Abel\, UC Berkeley Chemistry Dept.\nSponsored by the Golden Gate Polymer Forum\nDetails TBA soon on the Golden Gate Polymer Forum’s website\n\nAbout the speaker:\n \nResearch Interests\nPolymer chemistry\, organic chemistry\, stereoselective catalysis\, and polymer recycling. \nThe Abel group conducts research at the interfaces of polymer organic chemistry\, catalysis\, and materials science. We develop new living polymerization reactions\, with an emphasis on stereoselective and scalable catalysis\, guided by the growing energetic\, environmental\, and economic concerns associated with the production and end-of-life fates of synthetic materials. We pursue application-driven polymer chemistry\, where the desired chemical identity\, thermomechanical properties\, and end-use of the polymer materials are used to guide the development of new polymerization methods. We also take a methodology approach to discovering new polymerization reactions to push the field of polymer chemistry towards previously unobtainable control over polymer microstructure\, architecture\, and functionality. \nBiography\n\nAssistant Professor\, Department of Chemistry\, University of California Berkeley (since 2021)\nPostdoctoral Researcher\, Cornell University (2017-2021)\nPh.D.  Polymer Science\, The University of Southern Mississippi (2016)\nNational Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (2010)\nInternship at the National Institute of Standards and Technology\, Gaithersburg\, MD  (2009)\nB. S. Polymer Science\, The University of Southern Mississippi (2009)\nA. A. Southwest Mississippi Community College (2006)
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/chemical-recycling-of-mechanically-robust-polyacetals-synthesized-by-living-cationic-ring-opening-polymerization/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Dinner Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220117T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220117T210000
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SUMMARY:The Fungus Among Us: Fusarium Mycotoxins in Water and Food
DESCRIPTION:Professor Daniel Snow\, University of Nebraska – Lincoln\, Nebraska Water Center\nSponsored by the ACS California Section\nNoon-1pm\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nAbstract: Professor Daniel Snow investigates the measurement and surprising occurrence of Fusarium mycotoxins in our food and water. Fusarium is a large group of filamentous fungi widely distributed in soil and plants. Most are harmless\, but some produce metabolites that are biologically active and even toxic. Fusarium fungi are ubiquitous in soil and plants\, and toxin production is prevalent in corn and cereal grains. Fusarium mycotoxins including trichothecenes\, zearalenone and fumonisins\, are generally produced during crop growth and storage. These water soluble\, low molecular weight organic compounds are surprisingly stable\, and are often passed from contaminated crops to animals and humans. They occur annually in crops\, soil and water supplies. Individual compounds such as zearalenone are metabolized into several derivatives each with different toxic and biological effects. Because they are water soluble\, and occur in complex matrices\, analytical methods must overcome a number of challenges for detection at environmentally relevant concentrations. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A. \nSpeaker Bio: Snow has been an integral part of the UNL Water Sciences Laboratory (WSL) since 1990. At present\, he oversees all aspects of the WSL operations and uses analytical chemistry to help understand how water becomes contaminated and what we can do to prevent it. A good part of his work at the WSL involves creating analytical methods for new or “emerging” environmental contaminants including compounds such as steroids\, pharmaceuticals\, algal toxins\, explosives\, and pesticides. Snow is also directly involved in the development of new methods to measure and use stable isotopes as tracers to study environmental problems and processes. \nMass spectrometry is an incredibly powerful tool to use in studying the occurrence and environmental fate of chemicals\, and their potential for affecting organisms and people. Students and staff under Dr. Snow’s supervision use mass spectrometers to help other scientists and engineers find out exactly what chemicals are in water and other materials. For example\, he collaborates with biologists – studying endocrine disruption in fish in Nebraska rivers – to find out what kinds and concentrations of steroid hormones and pesticides may be associated with these effects. Snow also collaborates with with scientists and engineers to find out what kinds and concentrations of steroid hormones and pharmaceuticals may be found in livestock and municipal waste\, and whether or not these chemicals can get into water. \nSnow also advises and mentors a growing number of undergraduate and graduate students at the WSL. \nSpeaker bio information is reprinted from https://watercenter.unl.edu/daniel-d-snow-phd
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/the-fungus-among-us-fusarium-mycotoxins-in-water-and-food/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Oral Presentation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220113T033000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220113T050000
DTSTAMP:20260425T051529
CREATED:20220111T071800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220117T075255Z
UID:18132-1642044600-1642050000@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting for Silicon Valley Section - January 2022
DESCRIPTION:Please contact Chair to attend as a guest.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-for-silicon-valley-section-january-2022/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Section Business
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220113T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220113T020000
DTSTAMP:20260425T051529
CREATED:20220107T222012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220107T223800Z
UID:18034-1642035600-1642039200@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:A Happy Hour Lecture on Cheese Chemistry
DESCRIPTION:Jeanne Berk of Cedar Crest College\, Lehigh Valley ACS\nSponsored by the ACS Puget Sound Section Senior Chemists Committee\n5-6pm\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, No registration required\, Learn more\nDownload flyer.\n\nJoin Jeanne Berk of Cedar Crest College\, Lehigh Valley ACS\, as we learn about cheese making chemistry\, the steps involved and the texture and the flavors of cheese\, and the important chemical compounds which give one of our favorite foods its unique taste! \nPick up your cheese for tasting. Recommend 5 types: a cheddar\, a blue cheese\, a soft cheese like Brie\, a Gouda and\, a Spanish sheep’s milk variety called Manchego (Queso Manchego).
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/a-happy-hour-lecture-on-cheese-chemistry-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Happy Hour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220107T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T051529
CREATED:20220107T230354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220107T230354Z
UID:18060-1641549600-1641553200@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Can Medical Instruments be Racist?
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Roger Turner\, Science History Institute\nModerator: Bill Tsuzynski\, The Unami Group LLC\nSponsored by ACS Webinars in partnership with the Science History Institute\n10-11am\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn: \n\nThe history of the spirometer and pulse oximeter from the work of Lundy Braun and Amy Moran-Thomas\nHow medical instruments can amplify racial disparities\nWhat we can learn from the history of these instruments to create ones to better serve all people they measure\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-produced with: Science History Institute and Chemical & Engineering News
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/can-medical-instruments-be-racist/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220106T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220107T020000
DTSTAMP:20260425T051529
CREATED:20211205T045004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211205T045004Z
UID:17876-1641484800-1641520800@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Women in Data Science (WiDS) Worldwide Conference
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Institute for Computational and Mathematical Engineering (ICME)\, Stanford Data Science\n8am-6pm\, Francis C. Arrillaga Alumni Center\,\nPrice varies ($50-$400)\, early bird discount ends Dec. 17\, Learn more and register\n\nWomen in Data Science (WiDS) aims to inspire and educate data scientists worldwide\, regardless of gender\, and to support women in the field. \nAbout this event\n\n\nJoin us in-person on March 7\, 2022\, at Stanford University for the Women in Data Science (WiDS) Worldwide conference\, a technical conference featuring outstanding women discussing their exceptional work in data science and related fields\, in a wide variety of research domains. All genders are welcome and encouraged to attend. \nYou’ll want to be in the room to experience the energy of this unique conference\, connecting with attendees from industry\, academia\, non-profits\, and government and learning from the sessions. You’ll get inspired and gain technical knowledge from outstanding speakers addressing topics such as the latest research in data ethics and algorithmic bias\, to applications in healthcare\, environmental science\, public policy\, and more. \nNote: Student tickets are sold out. You may join the waitlist to be notified if a ticket becomes available. \nStanford University is committed to keeping attendees\, speakers\, and the campus community protected from COVID-19\, and will be following the latest guidelines for campus visitors. \nThe WiDS Worldwide conference will be held in-person and online\, with an online conference hosted simultaneously on a virtual event platform. Registration for the in-person event will include access to the WiDS Worldwide virtual event platform. Don’t wait to get your tickets for the in-person event\, as they will sell out quickly! In-person tickets are limited by the venue capacity and proof of purchase will be required for entry. \nTickets for the online conference will go on sale in January 2022 and will include a broadcast of the WiDS Worldwide conference sessions\, workshops\, a Career Expo and networking. WiDS Worldwide conference sessions (without the Career Expo\, Networking\, and workshops) will also be available\, free-of-charge\, via livestream.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/women-in-data-science-wids-worldwide-conference/
LOCATION:Hybrid event – Michael’s at Shoreline\, 2960 N. Shoreline Blvd.\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211215T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T051529
CREATED:20211205T035853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211205T035853Z
UID:17863-1639594800-1639598400@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Not Everything Meets the Eye: Invisible Disabilities and Special Abilities
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, December 16\, 2021 @ 2-3pm ET\nSpeakers: Pepsi Holmquist\, National Technical Institute for the Deaf/Rochester Institute of Technology / Melissa Postlewaite\, Disability OutReach Inclusion Community / Stefan Kilyanek\, University of Arkansas\nModerator: Paula Christopher\, American Chemical Society \nRegister for free \n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn: \n\nHow to navigate interactions with people of all abilities\, specifically those with invisible disabilities and special abilities\nHow to meet a person where they are\, and recognize the challenges that exist when disclosing an invisible disability to others\nInclusive ways to communicate to your peers\, ask for help\, find resources\, and adapt to your surroundings to facilitate a positive environment for all\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-produced with: ACS Younger Chemistry Committee\, The Chemists with Disabilities (CWD) Committee\, ACS Department of Diversity Programs\, and the ACS Diversity\, Inclusion & Respect Advisory Board
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/not-everything-meets-the-eye-invisible-disabilities-and-special-abilities/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211222
DTSTAMP:20260425T051529
CREATED:20210920T195347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211205T051637Z
UID:17577-1639555200-1640073599@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Pacifichem 2021: A Creative Vision for the Future
DESCRIPTION:Pacifichem 2021: A Creative Vision for the Future\nDecember 16-21\, 2021\nSponsored by the International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies\n Changed to Virtual only event\nLearn more and register\n\nThe 2021 International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies will take place in Honolulu\, Hawaii\, USA\, December 16-21\, 2021. Pacifichem 2021 will be the eighth in the series of successful cosponsored scientific conferences of Pacific Basin Chemical Societies.  Founded in 1984\, these conferences have been held in Honolulu\, Hawaii about every five years. \nSponsored jointly by:\n\nAmerican Chemical Society (ACS)\nCanadian Society for Chemistry (CSC)\nChemical Society of Japan (CSJ)*\nChinese Chemical Society (CCS)\nKorean Chemical Society (KCS)\nNew Zealand Institute of Chemistry (NZIC)\nRoyal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI)\n\n*The Chemical Society of Japan (CSJ) is the host society for the 2021 Congress. \n2021 Theme:\nA Creative Vision for the Future is the main theme of Pacifichem 2021.  Two subthemes are incorporated into the forward-looking conference: Core Chemistry and Chemistry for Global Challenges. \nA Creative Vision for the Future\nChemistry is\, and always should be\, a creative enterprise\, providing us with unique and unprecedented innovations to make human society happier\, healthier and more sustainable.  In addition to being a discovery science\, chemistry allows us\, through limitless combinations and permutations of the over 100 elements\, to create new substances and materials that nature has not yet seen in the 13.5 billion-year history of our universe and to employ them in the betterment of our Earth. \nWe do hope that Pacifichem 2021 will create an active forum and a productive platform where thousands of papers will disclose state-of-the-art\, cutting edge findings in chemistry and related multidisciplinary areas that inspire active discussion and opportunities for international collaboration\, thereby promoting creativity and a clear creative vision for chemistry. \nCore Chemistry\nA focus on the core areas of chemistry has been maintained in all previous Pacifichem Congresses.  For Pacifichem 2021\, these Core Chemistry areas will include: Analytical; Organic; Inorganic; Physical\, Computational and Theoretical; Macromolecular and Biological Chemistry; Materials Science; Nanotechnology; Chemical Education and Communication; and Chemical\, Biological and Biomedical Engineering.  The core topic areas are vitally important for the future progress of our field and for addressing emerging global challenges. \nChemistry for Global Challenges\nThis subtheme emphasizes the important mission of chemistry: a science that contributes to the human society and helps to create a better world for the future.  The Global Challenges topic areas for Pacifichem 2021 will provide symposia and forums for new\, emerging\, futuristic\, and/multidisciplinary areas in: Chemistry for Sustainability; Chemistry of Energy; Chemistry of Health Care; and Artificial Intelligence\, Big Data and Beyond.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/pacifichem-2021-a-creative-vision-for-the-future/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211215T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211215T050000
DTSTAMP:20260425T051529
CREATED:20210904T150002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211203T180233Z
UID:17489-1639537200-1639544400@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting for Silicon Valley Section - December 2021
DESCRIPTION:Please contact Chair to attend as a guest.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-for-silicon-valley-section-december-2021/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Section Business
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211214T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T051529
CREATED:20211205T035208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211205T035208Z
UID:17860-1639508400-1639512000@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Building Your Career in the Chemical Industry
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, December 15\, 2021 @ 2-3pm ET\nSpeakers: Florian Schattenmann\, Cargill / Patricia Hubbard\, Cabot Corp / Bob Maughon\, SABIC\nModerator: Rebekah Paul\, American Chemical Society \nRegister for free \n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn: \n\nLessons learned from industry executives’ rise to the top\nInsights on how you can succeed in today’s changing job market\nOpportunities and advice for charting your own career as a scientist\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-produced with: ACS Communications and ACS Industry Member Programs
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/building-your-career-in-the-chemical-industry/
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211212T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T051529
CREATED:20210909T141514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211203T180152Z
UID:17552-1639339200-1639339200@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Newsletter: Submission Deadline for January 2022
DESCRIPTION:Submit articles by Monday at Noon (All Authors to Grace): 12/13/2021\nReview & revise manuscripts by Thursday at Noon (Jane\, George\, Grace): 12/16/2021\nProofread and finish publication by Saturday at Noon (Lillian\, Jane\, Grace): 12/18/2021\nPost & distribute to Members by Monday at Noon (Sogol\, Grace): 12/20/2021
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/newsletter-submission-deadline-for-january-2022/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Section Business
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211209T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211210T000000
DTSTAMP:20260425T051529
CREATED:20211205T040941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211205T040941Z
UID:17869-1639090800-1639094400@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:SLAC Virtual Public Tour
DESCRIPTION:SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is now offering virtual public tours! Join us on Zoom for an hour-long virtual tour by SLAC tour guides to explore some of our facilities and learn about our exciting research!  Tours are free but registration is required. Register for a tour here. \nOur SLAC tour guides will show you around the 2-mile-long Klystron Gallery\, one of the longest buildings in the world\, and the linac\, the world’s longest linear accelerator. They will also take you to the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS)\, the world’s first hard X-ray free-electron laser. They will be available to answer your questions throughout the tour and during the Q&A time at the end of the tour. \nThe tour is designed for those 12 years of age and above. Individuals 17 years old and younger are welcome but a parent or a legal guardian must register for them and join the minor for the entire duration of the tour. \nIf you are an educator who would like to sign up groups of students affiliated with schools and higher education institutions\, please sign up for an Educational Tour instead. \nVisit this website for more information
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/slac-virtual-public-tour-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211209T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211209T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T051529
CREATED:20211205T040702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211205T040702Z
UID:17866-1639080000-1639083600@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:SLAC Virtual Public Tour
DESCRIPTION:SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is now offering virtual public tours! Join us on Zoom for an hour-long virtual tour by SLAC tour guides to explore some of our facilities and learn about our exciting research!  Tours are free but registration is required. Register for a tour here. \nOur SLAC tour guides will show you around the 2-mile-long Klystron Gallery\, one of the longest buildings in the world\, and the linac\, the world’s longest linear accelerator. They will also take you to the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS)\, the world’s first hard X-ray free-electron laser. They will be available to answer your questions throughout the tour and during the Q&A time at the end of the tour. \nThe tour is designed for those 12 years of age and above. Individuals 17 years old and younger are welcome but a parent or a legal guardian must register for them and join the minor for the entire duration of the tour. \nIf you are an educator who would like to sign up groups of students affiliated with schools and higher education institutions\, please sign up for an Educational Tour instead. \nVisit this website for more information
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/slac-virtual-public-tour/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211208T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T051529
CREATED:20211205T034635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211205T034635Z
UID:17857-1638990000-1638993600@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Chemistry and the Economy: 2022 Outlook
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, December 9\, 2021 @ 2-3pm ET\nSpeaker: Paul Hodges\, New Normal Consulting\nModerator: Bill Carroll\, Caroll Applied Science \nRegister for free \n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn: \n\nA breakdown of current employment and salary trends for chemists\nHow long are the current supply chain and inflation issues going to last\, and what will the new status quo look like when things settle?\nCurrently\, the commodities chemical industry is based in large interdependent complexes in the Gulf of Mexico. Will the use of recycled materials in the future disrupt this for a more localized model?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-produced with: ACS Industry Member Programs and ACS Division of Business Development and Management
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/chemistry-and-the-economy-2022-outlook/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211208T023000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211208T033000
DTSTAMP:20260425T051529
CREATED:20211107T224829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211108T153936Z
UID:17795-1638930600-1638934200@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Plastic Upcycling in the BOTTLE™ Consortium
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Kat Knauer\, Research Program Manager\, National Renewable Energy Laboratory\, & the BOTTLE Consortium\nSponsored by the Golden Gate Polymer Forum\nOnline via Zoom\, $5 donation/free\, Registration required (registration deadline is Dec. 6th at 1pm)\n\nAbstract: Bio-Optimized Technologies to keep Thermoplastics out of Landfills and the Environment (BOTTLE™) is a U.S. Department of Energy multi-organization consortium focused on developing new chemical upcycling strategies for today’s plastics and redesigning tomorrow’s plastics to be recyclable-by-design. This talk introduces the BOTTLE Consortium and presents several research highlights from efforts to date including:· \n\nCatalytic hydrogenation of polyolefins\nEnzymatic hydrolysis of PET\nUpcycling PET monomers into new high-performance thermosets\nCircular\, biodegradable polyhydroxyalkanoates\n\nTechno-economic analysis\, life cycle assessment\, and supply chain modeling will also be highlighted as critical tools to facilitate the development of economical and sustainable approaches for recycling and redesigning plastics. Insight into consumer actions to grow the circular economy will be presented and discussed. \nBio: Dr. Kat Knauer is a polymer scientist who has dedicated her scientific career to solving the plastic waste problem. She has a PhD in Polymer Science and Engineering from the University of Southern Mississippi. She completed the BASF Leadership Development Program (LDP) in 2018 and assumed a Senior Scientist role in BASF’s Plastics Division. Her research efforts in advanced recycling technologies led her to leading the Materials Innovation R&D team at Novoloop (formerly BioCellection)\, a San Francisco Bay Area chemical recycling startup. At Novoloop she helped develop a technology to convert post-consumer polyethylene waste into valuable chemical building blocks for upcycling into new high-performing polymer applications. Recently\, Dr. Knauer joined the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and the BOTTLE Consortium where she is developing sustainable technologies to chemically upcycle today’s existing plastic waste streams and develop new plastics for the future that are recyclable by design.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/plastic-upcycling-in-the-bottle-consortium/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Dinner Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211207T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T051529
CREATED:20210909T134309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211117T205736Z
UID:17541-1638903600-1638907200@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Checkerspot: From Molecule to Material to Mountain & Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Download and share the flyer! \n\nCharles Rand\, Ph.D.\, Manager of Materials Science\, Checkerspot\nSponsored by Silicon Valley ACS\nOnline via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nAbstract: The world needs new\, high-performance materials that are less toxic and safe for the environment. The field of materials science is running short of molecular building blocks\, having exhausted the permutations available from petrochemical and commodity vegetable oil monomers. A wealth of alternatives\, however\, are available through pathways that nature has developed over billions of years. \nCheckerspot is a materials company that creates new high-performance materials by leveraging biotechnology. We do this by optimizing microbes to biomanufacture oils (and derivative fatty acids) that have\, up until now\, not been accessible commercially. Our first materials applications that demonstrate our approach are next generation polyurethanes\, which are designed for the improved performance of skis and snowboards as animated through the WNDR Alpine outdoor brand. Our Vision is one of empowerment: to deliver unique\, inspiring technologies and materials into the creative hands of fabricators and designers\, the makers that conceive the next generation of high-performance products. This talk will discuss the structural organization of Checkerspot\, the potential of Checkerspot’s Molecular Foundry\, and some of the challenges and approaches of animating Checkerspot’s new materials into skis and snowboards through the WNDR Alpine outdoor brand. \nBio: \nDr. Charles Rand is the Manager of Material Science and Application Development for Checkerspot. The material science group at Checkerspot is focused on developing materials made from Checkerspot’s algal oils including the algal derived polyols used to make polyurethanes. This includes cast and rigid foam polyurethanes used in WNDR Alpine skis. Charles received his PhD in Polymer Science and Engineering from the University of Massachusetts\, Amherst. After completing his PhD\, Charles joined Rohm & Haas which was acquired by Dow Chemical. Charles has 13 granted patents and has developed materials for photovoltaic applications\, roof coatings\, concrete\, and insulation binders for the construction industry as well as binders for the acquisition layer in diapers.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/charles-rand/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Dinner Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211114T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T051529
CREATED:20210909T141241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211108T164921Z
UID:17550-1636920000-1636920000@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Newsletter: Submission Deadline for December 2021
DESCRIPTION:Submit articles by Monday at Noon (All Authors to Grace): 11/15/2021\nReview & revise manuscripts by Thursday at Noon (Jane\, George\, Grace): 11/18/2021\nProofread and finish publication by Saturday at Noon (Lillian\, Jane\, Grace): 11/20/2021\nPost & distribute to Members by Monday at Noon (Sogol\, Grace): 11/22/2021
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/newsletter-submission-deadline-for-december-2021/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Section Business
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211112T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T051529
CREATED:20211018T225826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211018T230209Z
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SUMMARY:A Career Journey in the field of Environmental Toxicology
DESCRIPTION:November 13\, 2021 from 10:30-Noon\nOnline via Zoom\, Free\, Register by Nov. 11th at Noon\nSponsored by the ACS California Section’s Women Chemists Committee\nDownload Flyer\n\nAbstract: Dr. Taylor will cover her early education\, what drew her to environmental chemistry\, and in particular\, environmental toxicology. She will share some tips for early career scientists on how to network\, specifically on how to prepare for conference networking and the importance of volunteering in expanding one’s network. She will give examples from her own participation in the CA section ACS. Dr. Taylor can be contacted via her LinkedIn. \nBio: Dr. Alicia Taylor is an environmental toxicologist and will share her career path (academia\, consulting\, government) with audience members. Dr. Taylor studied environmental toxicology\, which included water chemistry\, for her PhD at the University of California at Riverside.\nShe completed a postdoc at UC Berkeley\, and then was an environmental science consultant for five years. During the pandemic\, Dr. Taylor took a new job\, and now holds a government scientist position at the California Department of Toxic Substances Control. Within the Safer Consumer Products Program\, Dr. Taylor helps to reduce potentially toxic chemicals in consumer products. \nTime\n10:30 – 11:00 a.m. Chatting\n11:00 a.m. Talk and Discussion \nReservation:\nPlease visit the CalACS website www.calacs.org to register for this meeting or use Brown Papers Tickets. Please register before Thursday\, November 11\, 2021\, 12 PM. Your email address is needed to send the ZOOM link\, which will be shared with attendees on or before the day of the event via Brown Paper Tickets. \nQuestions: Please contact Elaine Yamaguchi
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/a-career-journey-in-the-field-of-environmental-toxicology/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Dinner Meeting,Careers
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